Activism and BDS Beat

JVP challenges attempts to keep BDS resolution off TIAA-CREF shareholder ballot

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

Earlier today, Jewish Voice for Peace responded to retirement giant TIAA-CREF’s efforts to thwart a shareholder resolution asking it to engage with companies in its portfolio that profit from Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.

Yale SJP issues mock eviction notices to dorm residents to highlight house demolitions

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

Here’s the Yale Daily News’ report on the Students for Justice in Palestine action: Many students were surprised to wake up Wednesday to fliers warning that their suites would be demolished within three days.

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